Luke 23:34 (BSB)

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

From Luke 23. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Luke 23:34

  • John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Luke 23:34: Luke 23:34. And Jesus said, Father, forgive them. By this expression Christ gave evidence that he was that mild and gentle lamb, which was to be led out to be sacrificed, as Isaiah the prophet had foretold, (53:7.) For not only does he abstain from revenge, but pleads with God the Father for the salvation of those by whom he is most cruelly tormented.
  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Luke 23:32-43: In these verses we have, I. Divers passages which we had before in Matthew and Mark concerning Christ's sufferings. 1. That there were two others, malefactors, led with him to the place of execution, who, it is probable, had been for some time under sentence of death, and were designed to be executed on this day, which was probably the pretence for making such haste...
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Luke 23:34: And the soldiers also mocked him,.... The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and parted his garments, and stood at his cross watching; these joined in the insult, which is not to be wondered at. Coming to him and offering him vinegar; which was what was a part of their allowance, and was their drink; See Gill on Joh 19:29. .
  • Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Luke 23:34: Verse 34. Father, forgive them. This is a fulfillment of the prophecy in : He made intercession for the transgressors. The prayer was offered for those who were guilty of putting him to death. It is not quite certain whether he referred to the Jews or to the Roman soldiers. Perhaps he referred to both.